Rawalpindi declares 193 vehicles unfit

RAWALPINDI:

As many as 193 vehicles have been declared unfit for driving in Rawalpindi as part of an ongoing crackdown on public transport.

The campaign, initiated following the Kahuta Coaster accident, aims to ensure the fitness of vehicles, along with verifying route permits and licenses. So far, 1,753 challan tickets have been issued.

City Police Officer (CPO) Rawalpindi Syed Khalid Hamdani, who is overseeing the operation, reported that the nine-day crackdown removed the unfit vehicles from the roads. In addition, 1,753 public service vehicles were fined for traffic violations, resulting in Rs1.84 million in fines.

Legal action was taken against 87 drivers for driving without licenses, while 20 drivers' licenses were cancelled due to negligence.

CPO Hamdani stressed the importance of ensuring safe travel on public transport, stating that 19 cases have been registered against drivers and owners who violated traffic rules. Measures are also being taken to monitor the travel time of vehicles to prevent speeding.

The CPO warned that legal action would be taken against those endangering citizens' lives.